Happy Thanksgiving. On this particular holiday we all talk about giving thanks and being thankful. Having given this some thought I have decided to share what my feelings about what all this really means. Or more specifically, what I think being thankful should mean.
Being thankful is not just saying those words or even the feeling of gratitude you may experience. I think being thankful should be reflected in your actions everyday. Those random acts of kindness toward a stranger. Being considerate of others. Listening to those that need someone to lean on. These are acts not of kindness, but of being thankful. Truly thankful for the kindness and consideration of others toward you. Showing your thankfulness toward your God for his or her mercies by your conduct and adherence to their teachings.
To give without expectation of return, to receive without obligation and, gratitude without guilt. These are the hallmarks of Thanks and Giving. The best form of thanks are often not even noticed by those on the receiving end. They are the genuine acts you commit every day. Thanksgiving day is a day to gather our family around us. To be with our brothers and sisters. And in the larger sense does that not include all of mankind ? A day to share whatever gifts we have received throughout the year. A good job,health or the company of others. A day just to be thankful and reflect upon those blessings. So enjoy this day and be thankful every day. Each day is a blessing and has it's own merits and rewards.
Being thankful is not just saying those words or even the feeling of gratitude you may experience. I think being thankful should be reflected in your actions everyday. Those random acts of kindness toward a stranger. Being considerate of others. Listening to those that need someone to lean on. These are acts not of kindness, but of being thankful. Truly thankful for the kindness and consideration of others toward you. Showing your thankfulness toward your God for his or her mercies by your conduct and adherence to their teachings.
To give without expectation of return, to receive without obligation and, gratitude without guilt. These are the hallmarks of Thanks and Giving. The best form of thanks are often not even noticed by those on the receiving end. They are the genuine acts you commit every day. Thanksgiving day is a day to gather our family around us. To be with our brothers and sisters. And in the larger sense does that not include all of mankind ? A day to share whatever gifts we have received throughout the year. A good job,health or the company of others. A day just to be thankful and reflect upon those blessings. So enjoy this day and be thankful every day. Each day is a blessing and has it's own merits and rewards.
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